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Cortex Conversations: Insights in Neuroscience

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This podcast series from Fortrea dives into the cutting edge of neuroscience research and clinical innovation. Hosted by Amber Burg, Therapeutic Delivery Head of Neuroscience and Ophthalmology, each episode brings together industry leaders and Fortrea experts to explore how technology, data, and strategy are reshaping trials for neurological disorders.

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Cortex Conversations: Insights in Neuroscience | Ep. 5 | Neuroscience site perspectives on Alzheimer Disease research 18.03.2026 23:10

Join Leone Atkinson, Fortrea’s Executive Medical Director of Neuroscience and Ophthalmology, and Dr. John Huffaker from the Neuropsychiatric Research Center as they discuss the evolving landscape of Alzheimer’s clinical trials. Explore challenges in patient recruitment and retention, the role of caregivers, and how digital tools and AI are transforming at-home data collection. Learn why collaborat...

From theory to practice - Making digital endpoints deliver (DHI and AI Cure) 21.10.2025 31:34

Host: Amber Burg, Therapeutic Delivery Head of Neuroscience and Ophthalmology at Fortrea Participants: Abby Fuller, Senior Director of Strategic Delivery Growth in Neuroscience, Fortrea Walter Gonzalez, Associate Director, Digital Health and Innovation, Fortrea Haiyan Wei, SVP of Technology and Operations at AI Cure Description: From digital endpoint real-world examples to strategic insights, in t...

Digital endpoints in neuroscience today 21.10.2025 22:04

Host: Amber Burg, Therapeutic Delivery Head of Neuroscience and Ophthalmology at Fortrea Participants: Leone Atkinson, Executive Medical Director of Neuroscience and Ophthalmology at Fortrea Alicia Baker, Vice President, Head of Global Regulatory Strategy at Fortrea Description: Digital endpoints are no longer a future ambition—they’re shaping neuroscience trials today. In this episode, we explore...

Innovations in imaging for Parkinson’s Disease 21.10.2025 25:00

Host: Amber Burg, Therapeutic Delivery Head of Neuroscience and Ophthalmology at Fortrea Participants: Leone Atkinson, Executive Medical Director of Neuroscience and Ophthalmology, Fortrea Robin Wolz, Chief Scientific Officer at Ixico Description: This episode features an insightful interview between Fortrea neuroscience leaders and experts from Ixico, focusing on novel imaging biomarkers in Parki...

Trust, tech, and trials: AI’s role in Parkinson’s research 21.10.2025 32:34

Host: Amber Burg, Therapeutic Delivery Head of Neuroscience and Ophthalmology at Fortrea Participants: Joanie Brown, Head of Operations at our Rapid Development Studio AI/ML, Fortrea Mark Austin, Chief Technology Officer at Ixico Description: In this episode of the Fortrea neuroscience podcast, we explore how AI is transforming Parkinson’s research—from bold promises to practical breakthroughs. Fo...